Stained Glass Soldering Irons Recalled By Cooper Tools Due to Burn Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #11190
Recall Date
2011-04-06
Manufacturer
Cooper Tools LLC of Apex, N.C.
Units Affected
About 69,000
Products Involved
Soldering Irons
Hazard
The power cord can break at the flex point where the cord attaches to the handle, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using this product and contact Cooper Tools to send the product to the company for an inspection and a free replacement soldering iron.
Reported Injuries
The firm has received three reports of the power cord breaking at the flex point, resulting in three reports of minor burns.
Sold At
Authorized distributors nationwide from August 2006 to May 2010 for between $50 and $60.
Manufactured In
Mexico
Full Recall Description
The recalled product is a 100 watt, 120 volt stained glass soldering iron with "Weller" and the model number W100PG, W100P3 or W100PGMX written on the light blue handle. The model number is located under the Weller brand name on the iron's handle. Only certain date codes are included in the recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28